My ordeal at South Downs Way 100 mile race

[@sergeantfox5730]

One of the best running videos I've ever seen and I've watched thousands. The ending was like a thriller. I think I lost a couple of kilos just watching the final three minutes. Wonderful bit of filming.

[@KrisPeter]

Hi Sergeant, thanks so much for the kind words. Really appreciate it. It was certainly an unusual race, with a very unique finish, and was glad to have filmed it. Wishing you all the best.

[@conradburdekin722]

Agree 100%

[@conradburdekin722]

I signed up for this 2 days ago to run it in 2025. I found your video the most relatable, wonderful one I’ve seen of this race. I was so happy for you that you finished. It was SO close!!!

[@FilmMyRun]

That was gripping mate. Loved how you kept the whole thing round the track. Got me welling up definitely

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks Stephen. Means a lot coming from you, been a big fan of all your vids for years.

[@conradburdekin722]

Me too. Proper tears

[@HenrikeGrund]

Seeing you finish made me smile!

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks Henrike. Nowadays I look back and smile, but to be honest it was the worst twelve hours of my life. I don't think I have the nerve to ever go back again! Are you thinking of running it next year?

[@hans3792]

WHAT AN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT! Somewhere Jonny is extremely proud of you ❤️. Was so tense towards the end! BUT YOU MADE IT YAAAAAY

[@TheGnashers]

I've been gobbling up 100 mile race videos as I prepare for my first in a couple weeks. This video definitely has the best sense of humor, and I really appreciate your casual style of reporting what's going on.

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks Eric. That's exciting, which race are you doing? Nothing like crossing the finish line at a 100 miler for the first time, wishing you the very best of luck.

[@TheGnashers]

@@KrisPeter Thanks so much! I am running the Yeti 100 in Abingdon, Virginia here in the US.

[@felicityelms3233]

'I haven't seen a ribbon. I have seen a horse though!' Haha! You would crack me up if I were running with you! Great video - well done Kris, you really deserved that finish. I'm sure your mate would have been super proud. X (BTW - this also had me in tears!!)

[@markg99]

I have never seen anything like that. What an epic journey. Congratulations on getting that finish 🏃‍♂️👍🏻😁

[@RCMTR5]

That was an awesome video! Guts, grit and determination.

[@andrewinpompey]

Amazing effort, well done

[@InfiniteIzzy]

i cried twice during this video ❤️ absolutely amazing well done

[@jamessparshott8885]

Ah mate, I'm tearing up here. Brilliant ending. I was second to last at the NDW100 2019, so know the horrible feeling of uncertainty around cutoff chasing.

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks for watching! Well done at ndw100, I finished third last there in 2017 so can relate to you on that one. Such a tough course, way harder than sdw.

[@jamessparshott8885]

@@KrisPeter Good to hear, as I'm booked in for SDW100 this year, and training is not going to plan. Best of luck to you for your future races Kris

[@angelaharvey4499]

A huge well done! You did it!

[@dangraham3486]

Great effort!!!!

[@thekernowrunner3752]

Great vlog, dont c its as quitting,u learn how to fix things .

[@conradburdekin722]

Sad to hear some aid stations had slim pickings by the time you got there. I’ll for sure be one of the back markers when I do it too 😔

[@brianhapeman9262]

Whew. That was a bit emotional at the end. Thank you for posting this. My first 100 miler is 8 weeks away and I needed to watch something like this.

[@KrisPeter]

Good luck! Which one are you doing? SDW I'm guessing??

[@brianhapeman9262]

It was the Yeti 100 here in the States. Unfortunately, I DNF’d at 71 miles after 4 continuous hours of nausea. I had a great experience though and will definitely try again! The SDW looks great! Once the pandemic is under control, I’ll add it to my bucket list.

[@howardowen1518]

I have my first 100 mile ultra tomorrow so watching some videos for tips. Your video is awesome, loving the subtle humour and nail biting finish. Awesome stuff. (I'll be sure to double check my garmin is fully charged tomorrow)

[@KrisPeter]

Hi Howard, thanks, good luck tomorrow! Guessing you're doing the 1066 ultra? Just make sure you don't do anything I did, and you'll do great.

[@howardowen1518]

@@KrisPeter thanks, it's the Dragon 100 (Welsh Coastal Path and a few mountains). It's going to be a scortcher! I'm picking up a few tips from a few different videos, but you yours stood out. Awesome content 👍

[@CotswoldTrailRunner]

This is just amazing! Huge well done, what an accomplishment, so glad you made it. The SDW100 still remains as one of the toughest I've done.

[@KrisPeter]

Hello, thanks! Yes SDW is a lot more tough I think because the final 15 miles is just up and down massive hills. Other races usually calm down a bit towards the end, particularly in the south east of England, but that one is uniquely cruel!

[@wendykane7348]

You had me in tears! What a journey! I've just done the SDW100 last weekend, the race got cancelled due to Covid and my crew made it possible to go ahead! My 1st 100 mils and it was Epic! Looks very different in the summer! We had to run through 14 hours of darkness! Looking forward to doing the actual race in 2022!

[@KrisPeter]

Well done on the 100 miles! Must be even harder in winter, not to mention when it's a virtual race too. Congrats! Hope to see you at a 'real' race soon!

[@lf3219]

What an amazing video 💪🥲🏅

[@Freddie_plays_fortnite]

Epic, well done, great effort! Finishing a 100 mile race is insane!

[@neilmartin1335]

Just F##ing inspired by your determination mate! I’m doing the SD100k in 2 weeks and I really need to see this! Thanks for posting 🤘

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks Neil, I agree it can be useful to see what the suffering looks like before embarking on an ultra. Gets the mind ready for the pain! Good luck for your race, I'm sure yours will go better than mine did.

[@jondrea2636]

Great film. really enjoyed it!

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks Jon!

[@bizzygeernaert-davies8306]

That was a toad.... just saying. Excellent story-telling by the way, really enjoyed it.

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks for the correction! I have never been able to tell a toad from a frog.

[@alasdaircampbell1863]

👍

[@conradburdekin722]

I signed up for this 2 days ago to run it in 2025. I found your video the most relatable, wonderful one I’ve seen of this race. I was so happy for you that you finished. It was SO close!!!

[@KrisPeter]

Thanks so much. Glad you've signed up, it's a great race. I'll be working at the race next year so may see you there! Also I think I recognise your name from my daughter's bookshelf, do you write children's poetry?? If so, your books are in her school library at the moment!

[@conradburdekin722]

@@KrisPeter I do! That’s amazing 😊